2018 ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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Havelock – Craven County Public Library

June 18th – August 4th

June 18th   Summer Reading Program Kickoff Event and Registration – 1:30 pm

*** Additional information will be given out once registered!!!

2018 TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Havelock -Craven County Public Library

July 12th – August 4th, 2018

Thursdays from 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Registration begins June 18th

All teens 12 to 17 years of age welcome!

Summer Reading Program Rules

The Teen Summer Reading Program (July 12th – August 4th) is for teens ages 12 to 17 years of age.  Registration begins Monday, June 18th.

Teens may read any books on their reading level that are in the Craven-Pamlico-Carteret Regional Library System.

Each teen will track time read.  Only books read after June 18th will count.  All records are due by Thursday, August 4th.

Each program will involve different activities that will engage teens in literacy, creativity, and interaction with fellow peers.

Also check out the plans for the Children and Adults Programs this year.

The Havelock-Craven County Public Library is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Craven County School System and the view and information contained in the material does not reflect the school system’s approval or disapproval.

2018 SUMMER READING PROGRAM – 12 years old and under

Havelock-Craven County Public Library

July 11th – August 4, 2018

Registration begins June 18th

Storytime Schedule

Read to Me Participants:

Preschool                                  Thursday                                     10:40 – 11:30

Summer Reading Club

   K – 2nd Grade                           Wednesday                                     10:30 – 11:30

3rd – 6th Grade                         Wednesday                                    12:30 – 1:30

Summer Reading Program Rules

The Summer Reading Program (July 11 – August 4) is for children ages 12 and under.  Registration begins Monday, June 18th.

Children may read any books on their reading level that are in the Craven-Pamlico-Carteret Regional Library System.  Children who are not yet reading independently may be read to by another reader.

Each child will track time read.  Only books read after June 18th will count.  All records are due by Thursday, August 2nd.

Certificated of Achievement will be awarded to all children who participate.

Certificate awards’ dates will be posted later.

Check out the plans for teens and adults this year.

The Raffle Basket from the friends of the library was won by Judy Bird.  Congratulations Miss Judy! Thank you everyone involved in this event.

A group of us met on Wednesday, May 30th, at ten o’clock to discuss The Stranger by Camus.  We agreed that the book was depressing and it was a good thing it was short!  It did provide conversation about the main character’s attitude about life.  It really does not matter if Meursault ( the main character) dies by execution or lives to die a natural death at old age. Life is meaningless for him.
We chose several titles for the upcoming months. Here’s the schedule:

June 27        The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time  (books should be available June 1 at the library)
July 25             Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet 
Aug.29             The Alchemist
Sept. 26           The Stone Angel
Oct.31              Miss Dreamsville & the Collier Co. Women’s Literary Society
Nov. 28           The Help

And for those who are keeping track, these are the books we read last year:
The Zookeeper’s Wife
My Grandmother Told Me To Tell You I’m Sorry
The Bishop’s Wife by Harrison
History of Love

A couple of books were recommended by the members present.  They are:

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

In his landmark bestseller The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell redefined how we understand the world around us. Now, in Blink, he revolutionizes the way we understand the world within. Blink is a book about how we think without thinking, about choices that seem to be made in an instant-in the blink of an eye-that actually aren’t as simple as they seem. Why are some people brilliant decision makers, while others are consistently inept? Why do some people follow their instincts and win, while others end up stumbling into error? How do our brains really work-in the office, in the classroom, in the kitchen, and in the bedroom? And why are the best decisions often those that are impossible to explain to others?In Blink we meet the psychologist who has learned to predict whether a marriage will last, based on a few minutes of observing a couple; the tennis coach who knows when a player will double-fault before the racket even makes contact with the ball; the antiquities experts who recognize a fake at a glance. Here, too, are great failures of “blink”: the election of Warren Harding; “New Coke”; and the shooting of Amadou Diallo by police. Blink reveals that great decision makers aren’t those who process the most information or spend the most time deliberating, but those who have perfected the art of “thin-slicing”-filtering the very few factors that matter from an overwhelming number of variables.

The End of Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe

What are you reading?”

That’s the question Will Schwalbe asks his mother, Mary Anne, as they sit in the waiting room of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. In 2007, Mary Anne returned from a humanitarian trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan suffering from what her doctors believed was a rare type of hepatitis. Months later she was diagnosed with a form of advanced pancreatic cancer, which is almost always fatal, often in six months or less.

This is the inspiring true story of a son and his mother, who start a “book club” that brings them together as her life comes to a close. Over the next two years, Will and Mary Anne carry on conversations that are both wide-ranging and deeply personal, prompted by an eclectic array of books and a shared passion for reading. Their list jumps from classic to popular, from poetry to mysteries, from fantastic to spiritual. The issues they discuss include questions of faith and courage as well as everyday topics such as expressing gratitude and learning to listen. Throughout, they are constantly reminded of the power of books to comfort us, astonish us, teach us, and tell us what we need to do with our lives and in the world. Reading isn’t the opposite of doing; it’s the opposite of dying.

Will and Mary Anne share their hopes and concerns with each other—and rediscover their lives—through their favorite books. When they read, they aren’t a sick person and a well person, but a mother and a son taking a journey together. The result is a profoundly moving tale of loss that is also a joyful, and often humorous, celebration of life: Will’s love letter to his mother, and theirs to the printed page.

Here is some news from the Friends of the Library:

To the members of the Havelock Literary and Crab Pot Society, this is a reminder message that the book “The Stranger” is at the Havelock Craven County Public Library and is available for checkout.  Our meeting to discuss this book is on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 10:00 am.   If you have not started to read this book and feel that  you won’t have enough time to finish, do not worry.  This book is rather short and actually a very quick read.  Hope to see all of you and look forward to a lively discussion.

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NEWS FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE HAVELOCK LIBRARY  from LuAnn Rottmann!

As promised, the “Perfect Picnic “  raffle has started. Tickets are on sale now at $1 each or six for $5.  The basket includes a LOT of goodies including a ceramic deviled egg dish, a $25 Walmart gift card, grill tools, plates, napkins,  sunscreen, visors, and so much more! Stop in the library to look over this beautiful display and to purchase your ticket. The drawing will take place on May 25th in time for Memorial Day picnics.  We thank Mary Ellen and Pat for all the hard work on this fantastic basket!  *see list of basket contents below.

If you have not been in the library recently, stop in and purchase your ticket and see how things are changing.  Margie has been working hard on rearranging furniture and shelving to accommodate more computers and create more flexible space.  Things are looking good in our library.

   The Havelock Literary and Crab Pot Society ( adult reading group) will meet  May 30th at 10:00 am in the library to discuss The Stranger by Albert Camus.  come and join us.  It is a short, interesting read.

     Happy reading! Luann

“Above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”   Roald Dahl  The Minpins

*Contents of basket

A PERFECT PICNIC

A Blanket, A Basket, A Bottle, A Book

$25 Wal-Mart Gift Card                 Pioneer Woman Picnic Basket            Blanket                                    Wine glasses/bottle of sparkling “Mocktail”

Ceramic egg tray         Condiments                             First Aid Kit

Grilling Tools (lighter, brush, & gloves                     Soft side Can Cooler/Ice packs  Paper Towels

Food Savers & Salad Bowls                                        Hand Wipes & Sanitizers        Plates/napkins/cutlery/tablecloth w. clips            Bug Spray                                     Sun Visors                    Bottle Opener

Porcelain Grilling Pan                  Beverage pitcher & speciality ice tea mix              Shish kebob maker  Rattan paper plate holders          Food Canopies                                     Corn on the Cob trays & holders Aluminum Foil                               Trash Bags                                                                  Sunscreen

LOGO CONTEST

Friends of the Havelock Library

Prize: $100 VISA GIFT CARD!

The Friends of the Havelock Library is asking for submissions that reflect its service to the city and the entire community. The winning logo could be used throughout the library, on promotional materials, the website, on library cards and many other ways. Your design could be a very important part of the Friends of the Havelock Library’s image.

Who’s Eligible: Havelock Community High School students are eligible to enter two entries per individual participant

Contest Guidelines

• Logo designs should embody what the library represents: people, books, knowledge and community.
• Designs can be computer generated or hand drawn and must be able to work in different sizes as well as in both color and black and white.
• The design must be completely original and contain no copyrighted material.
• Designs may be no larger than 8 ½ x 11 inches and should be produced on a white or transparent background.
• Please do not include personal information in your design.
• Text is allowed but not required. The library will decide whether to use a slogan or tagline with the winning logo.

A panel of judges including Friends of the Library, library staff, and a community graphic design professional will make the final decision about the winning design. The Friends of the Havelock Library reserves the right not to use a winning logo from the entries.

All entries become the sole property of the library, which will be the copyright holder. The library may adjust the winning logo to ensure professional quality.

How to Submit Your Entry

• Contestants may submit up to two designs, each on a separate entry form. Forms may be downloaded from the library website.
• The deadline for submission is May 31, 2018, at 6 p.m.
• Entries may be mailed to:
  Logo Contest
  Havelock Library
  301 Cunningham Blvd.
  Havelock, NC 28532
  POC Phone: 919-698-9774
  (Please paperclip the entry form to the design.)

• Entries may also be emailed to HavelockFOL@gmail.com. Title the email LOGO CONTEST and include in the email body your full name, school, email, and phone number.

The winner will be notified no later than June 8, 2018.

Good luck, designers!

Friends of the Havelock Library

LOGO CONTEST ENTRY FORM

Name:      ________________________________________

School:     ________________________________________

Grade:      ________________________________________

Email:       ________________________________________

Phone:     _______________________________________